New Shoes & Superfeet!

 My new shoes were delivered yesterday! Well, they are the same Brooks Pure Flow's that I've come to love, but they are that neon blue I was eyeballing a few months back. My original black/blue versions now have about 270 miles on them and while they may still have a few more miles left in them, I decided not to risk it. I also took this time to buy a new pair of Superfeet as well. Superfeet are an insole that the store sells to replace the ones that come with the shoe. According to my research on the internet, and a conversation with a salesman at a competing store, some people feel that Superfeet are a waste of money and there is no real need for them. They say they are just an “up sell” for the particular store that sells them. Others, however, say they have helped alleviate pain, corrected odd striking problems, or provided much needed support. I was originally sold my first pair late in 2009 when I started running for IMAZ 2010 and have had that pair ever since. In fact, I tried running without them a few times in 2011, but quickly went back. Suggestions on how long they last vary between every person you ask or resource you check. I calculated that I put 972.67 miles on mine which is WAY above all estimates, so I figured that it was time to replace ‘em….and yes, they are a bit pricy! At any rate, here is a pick of the new kicks:

And a side by side of the old Superfeet and the new: